Complete nutritional assessments of patients and documents results using the Nutrition Care Process and the Nutrition Focused Physical Exam. Calculate patients nutritional needs based on accepted Standards of Care. Make daily decisions independently but obtain input from RDII, RDIII, Lead Registered Dietitian or Clinical Nutrition Manager for complicated cases or issues
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Plan and document Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients in conjunction with the multidisciplinary plan of care
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Initiate nutrition interventions. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions. Document the achievement of measurable nutrition goals.
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Serve as a nutrition resource to departmental and organizational staff and train dietetic interns and nutrition students
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Participate in quality improvement activities within the clinical nutrition team, the nutritional services department and other areas of the health system
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Participate in continuing education activities that enhance the delivery of medical nutrition therapy, pro-actively seek the latest information regarding nutrition therapy, routinely assess knowledge, skills, and abilities for self-development and goal setting
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